Saco RD over Pleasant River
PoorWashington County, Maine · 1.4 MI W Townline · Structure no. 3324
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 66 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 84
- 2016 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Saco RD over Pleasant River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Saco RD over Pleasant River in Washington County, Maine. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older than the Maine average of 53.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 84 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 134 by 2036. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 25 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Saco RD over Pleasant River built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is Saco RD over Pleasant River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Saco RD over Pleasant River carry?
About 84 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Saco RD over Pleasant River?
The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Saco RD over Pleasant River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.